Fluid build up in the lower back. Will this be absorbed by my body?

March 19, 2016
Asked By:razimy in Beverly Hills, CA

I have fluid build up in the sacral area after trumecent liposuction and tummy tuck. It's been 5 weeks. Dr aspirated 2X and again it's building up. He put more foam to give compression. I'm wearing a waist band 24/7. now the fluid is building up a little bit higher and is painful. Will this be absorbed by my body? Does he have to keep on aspirating? Will this cause harm to my spine? Maybe heat pads or creams like aspercream? What sleep position? Anything??

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April 2, 2016

Answer: Lipo combined with tummy tuck leads to seroma

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April 2, 2016

Answer: Lipo combined with tummy tuck leads to seroma

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March 22, 2016

Answer: Seroma / Swelling After Liposuction -- Post op Lymphatic Massage, Venus Legacy/Velashape/Z wave treatments, compression

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March 22, 2016

Answer: Seroma / Swelling After Liposuction -- Post op Lymphatic Massage, Venus Legacy/Velashape/Z wave treatments, compression

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April 19, 2016

Answer: May need a drain

April 19, 2016

Answer: May need a drain

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